The US military has confirmed the arrival of a second aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, in the Middle East. It joins the USS Harry S. Truman as part of enhanced regional military presence. Both carriers are conducting joint operations, with F-35C stealth jets deployed. The Pentagon had announced the move in early April as […]
The death toll from the roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has risen to 221. The incident occurred during a concert attended by public figures, including singer Rubby Perez and former baseball players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, all of whom died. Authorities have ended search efforts and […]
Severe storms and heavy rains since Wednesday have killed at least 92 people in India and Nepal. Bihar state in India reported 64 deaths, while 20 died in Uttar Pradesh. In Nepal, 8 people were killed by lightning and flooding. Authorities warn that storms will continue through Saturday.
China has pledged 1 billion yuan ($137 million) in emergency aid to Myanmar after the March 28 earthquakes. The assistance includes food, medicine, temporary housing, and expert teams for health and disaster response. At least 3,649 people were killed and over 5,000 injured, with thousands left without basic necessities.
An Israeli airstrike on a home in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed at least eight people, including three children, and injured many others, according to Palestinian media. The house targeted belonged to the Farra family. No statement was issued by the Israeli military. Since October 7, 2023, over 50,800 Palestinians have been confirmed dead, with the […]
A Bell 206 helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York, killing all six people on board, including a Spanish tourist family and the pilot. The aircraft lost radar contact shortly after takeoff from Manhattan. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
The Jelei oil refinery north of Khartoum has suffered massive damage due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, with losses estimated at approximately $1.3 billion. Some units were completely destroyed, while others require replacement parts. The refinery, located in the Jelei area, 70 kilometers north of the capital, was established in 1997 and began operating […]
A car lost control in Baku, Azerbaijan, crashing through a concrete barrier and onto a main road, injuring the driver. The vehicle struck a minibus, causing it to overturn, before stopping at a second barrier. The incident, caught on camera, is under investigation.
Russia’s Investigative Committee reported that nine civilians were found dead in the village of Makhnovka, Kursk region, allegedly killed in a targeted Ukrainian attack. The victims showed signs of violent death, including six with gunshot wounds. Russian officials claim Ukrainian forces deliberately struck residential homes. An investigation is ongoing.
A large fire broke out at a plastic factory in Ahlen, Germany, late Tuesday night and was extinguished 10 hours later by 300 firefighters. No casualties were reported, but the facility suffered significant damage. Authorities said the fire started in the warehouse area, and production is continuing. An investigation into the cause is underway.